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KOW 849Y

1982 Morris Marina

Silver Petrol 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,159 mi
Last recorded76,159 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOW 849Y
MakeMorris
ModelMarina
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 76,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 74,735 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Marina?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
449
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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KOW 849Y is a 1982 Morris Marina in Silver with a 1,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Morris Marina fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KOW 849Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Marina typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 44 years old, this Morris Marina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KOW 849Y registered?

KOW 849Y is a 1982 Morris Marina, first registered on 9 August 1982.

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The MOT history for KOW 849Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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